It is inevitable. At least once in our relatively short lives, there will be a person whom we shall love greatly, around whom we shall let our lives revolve, but who will only disappoint us and break our heart. That person could be a parent or a sibling, or a spouse, a child or a very close friend. The first time the heart is ever broken, it is always accompanied by tremendous pain, and it feels like we could die from it and the world for us is at its end.
But no matter how great the pain we have suffered because of our heart getting broken, we will eventually realize that life has to go on and the world will continue spinning on its axis despite the ache we feel because of our broken heart.
Just how does one go on when her heart is broken? How does one continue with her shattered life amidst the broken pieces? The answer to these questions is to learn to pick up the pieces, mend them and start again.
Seek the path of healing by reaching out and helping others. In this way, our eyes shall be open to the fact that we are not the only ones in this world who are hurting and that there are other people out there whose pain is greater than ours. If we focus too much on ourselves, we tend to amplify our own hurts. If we focus on the needs of others, we learn to forget our own pain and eventually gain healing.
With healing comes laughter. There was once an old song by Nat King Cole exhorting his listeners to 'smile though your heart is aching.' It is true: laughter is indeed the best medicine we could ever need to heal a broken heart. Find something to laugh at, like a funny story or a sitcom on TV. Laughter does the heart good.
Mending a broken heart also requires change. For once, break your old habits and build new ones. If you are not fond of going out for some fresh air, try spending an hour or two in the afternoon just walking around your block. Go and watch a movie, perhaps, or treat yourself to a dinner for one at a fancy restaurant. You deserve to be happy, so you should do things that would make you happy.
Lastly, open your heart to the possibility of loving again. Life goes on; it does not stop because your heart is broken, and neither should you stop because it is. Think of this experience as a lesson in life. Soon enough, you will remember the day your heart got broken and you will smile because of it, because it has made your life richer than you have expected it to be.
What you need: 3 tablespoons of unmedicated aloe vera gel 1/2 teaspoon very fine glitter, color desired 1 drop essential oil with fragrance desired (optional) Food coloring (optional)
Procedure: Add as much glitter to aloe vera gel as you like (you can always experiment). If you are using food coloring, mix a few drops at a time in with your gel until you get the desired color. Add essential oil, if desired. Stir to blend, then store at room temperature in a small, airtight jar or container. Enjoy the body glitter!
NOTE: Some people are sensitive to essential oils. Test the body glitter on the inside of your arm before applying to face. DO NOT USE NEAR YOUR EYES.
This is recipe is good in removing excess oil in the face and to prevent the growth of pimples and acne.
Materials: 1/3 cup cocoa 3 tsp of heavy cream 1/3 cup of ripe papaya 1/4 cup honey 3 tsp of oatmeal powder
Procedure: Mix cocoa and heavy cream in a container. Add the ripe papaya and continue stirring with honey. Mix them thoroughly and add the oatmeal powder. Continue Stirring until it will turn into thick creamy paste. Apply on the face and wait for 10 minutes. Rinse face with lukewarm water. It is safe to do this everyday or use this alternately.
cne is a common, but embarrassing condition that many people struggle with. It is caused when bacteria is caught in a clogged pore, causing a minor infection. White blood cells rush to the site and die, forming pus which becomes a 'whitehead' pimple, also known as a closed comedone. Another type of pimple that occurs are 'blackheads,' or open comedones. These are caused in much the same way. There is a build up of sebum in the pore, but as the pore remains open and not clogged, there is not the subsequent infection and build up of pus.
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In order to hide the problem, many women apply makeup to cover their blemishes. The makeup though can actually cause more harm than good as it further clogs the skin's pores. There are several acne treatments available today that can assist you so you can enjoy clear skin.
According to The Doctors, first, you need basic good skin care. Using a facial soap, make sure to cleanse your face well at the end of the day. Wash the makeup off and leave your pores plenty of time to breathe. Boca Raton and Ft. Lauderdale board certified dermatologist Dr. Janee Steinberg says, "Products for acne would include gentle cleansers and toners or products that include salicylic acid." If your acne is still stubborn, your dermatologist may suggest using a more aggressive cleansing treatment.
Your dermatologist will have several tools for clearing your skin ranging from medications to laser treatments. Isotretinoin is a medication that is a vitamin-A derivative for treating severe acne. Many physicians prefer not to prescribe it however because of associated risks that include depression, headaches and/or decreased night vision. More commonly, side effects include dry skin and mouth and dry, chapped lips. Isotretinoin can also cause birth defects, so women who may become pregnant should not ingest the drug.
"Sunscreens are essential in all of these treatments," says Dr. Steinberg. "It's especially important when a patient is treated with a laser. When that tissue is red and inflamed and that sun hits it, it can cause pigmentary problems." The dermatologist can suggest sunscreens that won't clog pores but will still protect the skin.
If medication isn't an option, acne lasers may be the solution. The Isolaz acne laser applies suction to the skin, pulling the pores closer to the light source. The light pulses, killing the acne causing bacteria. Patients see an immediate improvement and current breakouts are often visibly reduced within just one to two days. The amount of oil produced by the skin is reduced after just one treatment and continues with repeat sessions.
Work with your dermatologist to find the best solution for your acne troubles. While there is no one size fits all treatment, physicians have many tools at their disposal to find a way to give you great looking skin.
